Modifying travel plans can sometimes be necessary, and knowing how to change your accommodation booking in Korean is a valuable skill. This guide provides essential Korean phrases and vocabulary for altering your hotel or lodging reservations, covering date changes, room adjustments, and confirming details with staff.
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Core Expression
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Expression: 예약 변경하고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: ye-yak byeon-gyeong-ha-go si-peo-yo.
Meaning: I want to change my reservation.
Basic Vocabulary for Reservation Changes
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Expression: 예약
Pronunciation: ye-yak
Meaning: Reservation -
Expression: 변경
Pronunciation: byeon-gyeong
Meaning: Change / Modification -
Expression: 취소
Pronunciation: chwi-so
Meaning: Cancellation -
Expression: 날짜
Pronunciation: nal-jja
Meaning: Date -
Expression: 체크인
Pronunciation: che-keu-in
Meaning: Check-in -
Expression: 체크아웃
Pronunciation: che-keu-a-ut
Meaning: Check-out -
Expression: 숙박 기간
Pronunciation: suk-bak gi-gan
Meaning: Period of stay -
Expression: 객실 / 방
Pronunciation: gaek-sil / bang
Meaning: Room -
Expression: 인원수
Pronunciation: in-won-su
Meaning: Number of people -
Expression: 예약 번호
Pronunciation: ye-yak beon-ho
Meaning: Reservation number -
Expression: 가능한가요?
Pronunciation: ga-neung-han-ga-yo?
Meaning: Is it possible? -
Expression: 수수료
Pronunciation: su-su-ryo
Meaning: Fee / Charge
Requesting Specific Changes
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Expression: 체크인 날짜를 바꾸고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: che-keu-in nal-jja-reul ba-kku-go si-peo-yo.
Meaning: I want to change the check-in date. -
Expression: 체크아웃 날짜를 연장하고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: che-keu-a-ut nal-jja-reul yeon-jang-ha-go si-peo-yo.
Meaning: I want to extend the check-out date. -
Expression: 숙박 기간을 줄이고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: suk-bak gi-gan-eul jul-i-go si-peo-yo.
Meaning: I want to shorten the period of stay. -
Expression: 방 종류를 변경할 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: bang jong-nyu-reul byeon-gyeong-hal su i-sseul-kka-yo?
Meaning: Can I change the room type? -
Expression: 인원수를 추가하고 싶습니다.
Pronunciation: in-won-su-reul chu-ga-ha-go sip-seum-ni-da.
Meaning: I would like to add more people. -
Expression: 예약을 [날짜]로 변경 가능할까요?
Pronunciation: ye-yak-eul [nal-jja]-ro byeon-gyeong ga-neung-hal-kka-yo?
Meaning: Is it possible to change the reservation to 2025? -
Expression: 혹시 [날짜]에 빈 방이 있나요?
Pronunciation: hok-si [nal-jja]-e bin bang-i it-na-yo?
Meaning: Are there any vacant rooms on 2025? -
Expression: 더 큰 방으로 바꿀 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: deo keun bang-eu-ro ba-kkul su it-na-yo?
Meaning: Can I change to a bigger room? -
Expression: 금연실로 변경해 주세요.
Pronunciation: geum-yeon-sil-lo byeon-gyeong-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please change it to a non-smoking room. -
Expression: 예약자 이름은 [이름]입니다.
Pronunciation: ye-yak-ja i-reum-eun [i-reum]-im-ni-da.
Meaning: The reservation name is [Name]. -
Expression: 제 예약 번호는 [번호]입니다.
Pronunciation: je ye-yak beon-ho-neun [beon-ho]-im-ni-da.
Meaning: My reservation number is [Number].
Confirming Changes and Asking Questions
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Expression: 변경 사항을 확인해 주세요.
Pronunciation: byeon-gyeong sa-hang-eul hwa-gin-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please confirm the changes. -
Expression: 변경 수수료가 있나요?
Pronunciation: byeon-gyeong su-su-ryo-ga it-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there a change fee? -
Expression: 추가 요금이 얼마인가요?
Pronunciation: chu-ga yo-geum-i eol-ma-in-ga-yo?
Meaning: How much is the additional charge? -
Expression: 변경된 예약 확인서를 보내주실 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: byeon-gyeong-doen ye-yak hwa-gin-seo-reul bo-nae-ju-sil su it-na-yo?
Meaning: Could you send me the updated reservation confirmation? -
Expression: 그럼 [날짜]부터 [날짜]까지로 변경해 주세요.
Pronunciation: geu-reom [nal-jja]-bu-teo [nal-jja]-kka-ji-ro byeon-gyeong-hae ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Then please change it from 2025 to 2025. -
Expression: 언제까지 변경해야 하나요?
Pronunciation: eon-je-kka-ji byeon-gyeong-hae-ya ha-na-yo?
Meaning: By when do I need to make the change? -
Expression: 변경이 불가능하면 알려주세요.
Pronunciation: byeon-gyeong-i bul-ga-neung-ha-myeon al-lyeo-ju-se-yo.
Meaning: Please let me know if the change is not possible. -
Expression: 이메일로 확인 내용을 보내주시겠어요?
Pronunciation: i-me-il-lo hwa-gin nae-yong-eul bo-nae-ju-si-ge-sseo-yo?
Meaning: Could you send the confirmation details via email? -
Expression: 모든 것이 확인되었습니다. 감사합니다.
Pronunciation: mo-deun geo-si hwa-gin-doe-eot-seum-ni-da. gam-sa-ham-ni-da.
Meaning: Everything is confirmed. Thank you. -
Expression: 차액은 어떻게 지불하면 되나요?
Pronunciation: cha-aeg-eun eo-tteo-ke ji-bul-ha-myeon doe-na-yo?
Meaning: How should I pay the difference?
Korean Culture Notes
When changing accommodation reservations in Korea, keep these points in mind:
Cancellation/Change Policies: Policies can vary significantly. High-demand periods (holidays, peak season) often have stricter rules and higher fees. Always check the policy before booking and when requesting changes. Smaller guesthouses or pensions might have less flexible policies than large hotels.
Communication Style: While staff are generally helpful, maintaining a polite and respectful tone is important. Using formal language (~요/~ㅂ니다 endings) is recommended. Clearly state your reservation details (name, dates, booking number) upfront.
Fees: Be prepared for potential change fees (변경 수수료 – byeon-gyeong su-su-ryo) or differences in room rates (차액 – cha-aek), especially for last-minute changes or upgrades. Ask explicitly about any additional costs involved.
Confirmation: Always ask for a written confirmation of the changes, preferably via email (이메일 – i-me-il) or a messaging app if applicable. This prevents misunderstandings later.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: A traveler (A) calls a hotel reception (B) to change their check-in date.
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Expression: A: 여보세요, 호텔 예약 변경 문의드립니다.
Pronunciation: yeo-bo-se-yo, ho-tel ye-yak byeon-gyeong mun-ui-deu-rim-ni-da.
Meaning: A: Hello, I’m calling to inquire about changing my hotel reservation. -
Expression: B: 네, 고객님. 예약자 성함과 예약 번호를 말씀해 주시겠어요?
Pronunciation: ne, go-gaek-nim. ye-yak-ja seong-ham-gwa ye-yak beon-ho-reul mal-sseum-hae ju-si-ge-sseo-yo?
Meaning: B: Yes, customer. Could you please tell me the reservation name and number? -
Expression: A: 네, 이름은 김민지이고, 예약 번호는 12345입니다. 체크인 날짜를 하루 뒤로 미루고 싶어요.
Pronunciation: ne, i-reum-eun gim-min-ji-i-go, ye-yak beon-ho-neun il-i-sam-sa-o-im-ni-da. che-keu-in nal-jja-reul ha-ru dwi-ro mi-ru-go si-peo-yo.
Meaning: A: Yes, the name is Kim Minji, and the reservation number is 12345. I’d like to postpone the check-in date by one day. -
Expression: B: 잠시만 기다려 주세요. 확인해 보겠습니다… 네, 김민지 고객님, 원래 10월 5일 체크인이신데 10월 6일로 변경 원하시는 거죠?
Pronunciation: jam-si-man gi-da-ryeo ju-se-yo. hwa-gin-hae bo-get-seum-ni-da… ne, gim-min-ji go-gaek-nim, won-lae si-wol o-il che-keu-in-i-sin-de si-wol yu-gil-lo byeon-gyeong won-ha-si-neun geo-jyo?
Meaning: B: Please wait a moment. I’ll check… Yes, Ms. Kim Minji, your original check-in is October 5th, and you wish to change it to October 6th, correct? -
Expression: A: 네, 맞아요. 혹시 추가 요금이 있나요?
Pronunciation: ne, ma-ja-yo. hok-si chu-ga yo-geum-i it-na-yo?
Meaning: A: Yes, that’s correct. Is there any additional charge? -
Expression: B: 해당 날짜에 같은 종류의 방이 있어서 변경 가능하며, 추가 요금은 없습니다. 체크아웃 날짜는 동일하게 유지하시겠어요?
Pronunciation: hae-dang nal-jja-e ga-teun jong-nyu-ui bang-i i-sseo-seo byeon-gyeong ga-neung-ha-myeo, chu-ga yo-geum-eun eop-seum-ni-da. che-keu-a-ut nal-jja-neun dong-il-ha-ge yu-ji-ha-si-ge-sseo-yo?
Meaning: B: We have the same type of room available on that date, so the change is possible, and there is no additional charge. Will you keep the check-out date the same? -
Expression: A: 네, 체크아웃은 그대로 10월 8일로 할게요.
Pronunciation: ne, che-keu-a-ut-eun geu-dae-ro si-wol pa-ril-lo hal-kke-yo.
Meaning: A: Yes, I’ll keep the check-out as is, October 8th. -
Expression: B: 알겠습니다. 그럼 10월 6일 체크인, 10월 8일 체크아웃으로 변경 처리해 드렸습니다. 변경된 예약 확인서를 이메일로 보내드릴까요?
Pronunciation: al-get-seum-ni-da. geu-reom si-wol yu-gil che-keu-in, si-wol pa-ril che-keu-a-ut-eu-ro byeon-gyeong cheo-ri-hae deu-ryeot-seum-ni-da. byeon-gyeong-doen ye-yak hwa-gin-seo-reul i-me-il-lo bo-nae-deu-ril-kka-yo?
Meaning: B: Understood. I have processed the change for check-in on October 6th and check-out on October 8th. Shall I send the updated reservation confirmation to your email? -
Expression: A: 네, 부탁드립니다. 감사합니다!
Pronunciation: ne, bu-tak-deu-rim-ni-da. gam-sa-ham-ni-da!
Meaning: A: Yes, please. Thank you!
Practice Tips
Changing plans happens! Don’t worry~ Practice these phrases by role-playing scenarios where you need to adjust your booking. Try calling a friend and pretending they are the hotel staff. You can also write out potential requests before making a real call or sending an email. Having your reservation number and desired changes ready will make the process smoother. Good luck! 화이팅!
